Howardena Pindell Dot Art Friday May 30th - 10:00am-12:00noon Teaching Artist: Khadija Join surreal collage artist Khadija Jahmila for an exciting and immersive art workshop that explores abstract expressionism through the technique of dot-based artwork, inspired by the work of Howardena Pindell. In this hands-on session, you’ll experiment with creating dots using both paint and […]
The Coil Project Variety Hour – Live! May 30, 31 June 6, 7, 13 *Note: the show on Saturday June 14 has been canceled. 8:00pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th St SE, WDC 20003 Link: Tickets Available Now! A live recording of the acclaimed Coil Project Variety Hour, each weekend is a completely different […]
Gina Clapp Adult Student Art Show Monday June 2 through Saturday June 14th Reception: Saturday, 6/14, 5:30pm-7:00pm This annual exhibition of student work was founded by beloved CHAW arts instructor, Gina Clapp, and continues now in her honor. Gina believed in the artistic capacity of everyone, and dedicated her life to showing them how and […]
CHAW will be closed on Thursday June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Friday, June 20th.
Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card. If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. Easels available, first come […]
Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card. If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. Easels available, first come […]
CHAW will be closed on Friday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5th.
The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) presents its latest Art Exhibition, themed “Flora and Fauna”, at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) located at 547 7th Street, S.E. Washington, DC, 20003. The show will be on display in the CHAW Gallery, from July 15 through August 22, 2025. There will be an opening reception from […]
How The Sausage Gets Made BY THE DEVISING ENSEMBLE OF FACTION OF FOOLS at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7TH STREET, SE WASHINGTON DC July 17 - August 9, 2025 CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS The Fools take on the biggest circus in town with this original political comedy… Family friendly, contains some PG-13 humor Open […]
Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
FEAR AND MISERY IN DC: THEATER TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY RESISTANCE Fear and Misery in the Third Reich follows the lives of everyday citizens during Hitler’s rise to power. Brecht’s warning is horrifically urgent as the Trump administration's attacks on human rights, civil liberties, and cultural workers destroy the illusion of democracy in the United States. […]